Composting
Composting is the way to turn your kitchen and garden scraps into pure gold for your garden. The payoff is huge, but it does take some know how to get it right. We've got vermicomposting, compost use and maintenance, manure composting, and what you can and can't add to your compost pile.
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Worms And Vermicomposting: Best Types Of Worms For Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting is a quick, efficient way to convert kitchen scraps into a rich soil amendment using earthworms. Read this article to find out how to choose the best worms for the job so you can get the most from your vermicompost.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is Ericaceous Compost: Information And Plants For Acidic Compost
The term "Ericaceous" refers to a family of plants in the Ericaceae family - plants that grow primarily in infertile or acidic growing conditions. But what is ericaceous compost? Read this article to learn more about ericaceous compost.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Animals And Bugs In Compost - Preventing Compost Bin Animal Pests
If you have a compost pile, you likely have some bugs. Although some are normal, they can get out of hand. Poor maintenance can also invite unwanted animal pests. Learn how to fix these issues in this article.
By Susan Patterson
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Kitchen Vermiculture: Learn About Under Sink Composting With Worms
Vermicomposting under sinks is convenient, environmentally sound and creates no mess. Learn more about kitchen composting with worms in this article and take advantage of this fun composting method.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Storing Compost - Tips On The Storage Of Garden Compost
Learning how to store compost is easy, but it's important that you do it correctly to avoid the loss of important nutrients. The following article will provide tips for storing compost.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Making And Using Rabbit Manure Compost
If you're looking for a good fertilizer for the garden, then you might want to consider using rabbit manure. Plants love this type of fertilizer, especially when it's been composted. Read more in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Winter Composting: How To Keep Compost Over Winter
A healthy compost pile needs to be kept up all year long, including winter. Keep reading this article for tips on winter composting so you can take advantage of its beneficial uses in the garden.
By Susan Patterson
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Compost vs. Humus: Why Is Humus Important In The Garden
One myth that we need to stop feeding or circulating is the one where we declare that compost is humus. So "what is the difference between humus and compost?" and "how is humus used in gardens?" you ask? Click here to get the dirt about compost vs. humus.
By Shelley Pierce
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How To Use Bat Guano As A Fertilizer
Bat dung makes an excellent fertilizer for the garden. This article provides information on how to use bat guano as fertilizer so you can take advantage of its beneficial properties. Click here to learn more.
By Nikki Tilley
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Hot Climate Vermiculture: Caring For Worms In Hot Weather
High heat and worm bins normally make a bad combination, but you can still experiment with vermicomposting when it's hot outside as long as you make the right preparations. Read how here.
By Anne Baley
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Composting How To: Tips On Starting A Compost Pile At Home
Are you new to composting? If so, you are probably wondering about how to start compost for gardens. No problem. This article will help with simple instructions for starting a compost pile. Composting for beginners has never been easier.
By Nikki Tilley
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Composting Human Waste: Using Human Waste As Compost
In an era of environmental consciousness and sustainable living, it may seem that composting human waste makes sense. The topic is highly debatable, but most experts agree that using human waste as compost is a bad idea. Click here for more info.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Managing Compost Odors: How To Keep An Odorless Compost Bin
Keeping an odorless compost bin takes a little effort. Managing compost odors means balancing the nitrogen and carbon in the material and keeping the pile moderately moist and aerated. Click here for more information to avoid stinky compost.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Bad Vermiculture Odor: What to Do For Rotten Smelling Worm Bins
Smelly vermicompost is a very common problem for worm keepers and one that is easily remedied. Read this article to learn more about this problem and what can be done about it.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Bat Manure Compost Tea: Using Bat Guano Tea In Gardens
Compost tea has been used for centuries to encourage soil and plant health. Clean compost and worm castings used solely or in conjunction are common tea bases, but you can also try making bat guano tea mix with help from this article.
By Amy Grant
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Cold Climate Vermiculture: Learn About The Care Of Worms In Winter
If you live in a northern climate, winter worm composting will take a little more effort. The following article will provide tips and information for taking care of your worms in winter so they will make it through the cold.
By Anne Baley
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Grass Clipping Composting: Making Compost With Grass Clippings
Knowing more about composting with grass clippings means that your overall compost pile will be better off. Composting grass is a great way to recycle vital nutrients. Learn more in this article.
By Heather Rhoades